Which of the Following Would Cause the Otoliths Inside the Vestibule

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause the otoliths inside the vestibule to shift and stimulate the vestibular nerve?

• A) Sudden head rotation
• B) Bending forward at the waist
• C) Loud noises
• D) Ear wax in the external auditory canal

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Pectoral Region

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Chest Area

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